Business Development Exec (Johannesburg)

Job description

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across corporate and consumer brands
• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers (CMOs, marketing directors, brand managers)
• Develop and present tailored client proposals and pitch decks
• Drive end-to-end sales process from prospecting to closing
• Collaborate with the internal team to align strategy, creative, and client needs
• Consistently meet and exceed revenue targets

This is a results-driven, commission-based role suited for someone who is well-connected, independent and thrives on closing deals, building meaningful client relationships, and operating at a corporate decision-maker level. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, engaging senior stakeholders (CMOs, brand leads, executives), and converting leads into long-term partnerships.

Requirements

• Strategic selling (ability to sell ideas, not just services)
• High-level relationship building (engaging CMOs, executives, etc.)
• Strong closing and negotiation ability
• Consistent prospecting and pipeline management
• Proposal development and pitch presentation skills
• Commercial awareness (pricing, margins, client value)
• Solid understanding of PR, marketing and brand strategy
• Self-driven, disciplined and performance-oriented
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to leverage existing networks (advantageous)
• Alignment with brand positioning and professionalism

Company Description

Outbox Communications is a strategic communications and PR agency working at the intersection of brand, culture and corporate storytelling. We partner with leading brands to deliver impactful campaigns, PR strategies and creative brand experiences.